"Greetings, Master!"
In the small courtyard, Zhou Ling and Zi Ling cupped their hands in salute.
"Late Foundation Establishment. Not bad!"
Her gaze swept over Zhou Ling, and Zi Ling nodded with a satisfied expression.
Originally, she had believed Zhou Ling would need at least another year or two before reaching late Foundation Establishment.
This was much faster than she had expected.
"Master, now that I've reached late Foundation Establishment, I need to begin preparing for the Golden Core realm. That is why I came to ask about matters concerning Golden Core formation!"
Zhou Ling continued.
"Forming a Golden Core is nothing like Foundation Establishment. There is a tribulation to face. If you fail, your life may even be endangered, though more commonly, your cultivation will fall and your vitality will suffer grievous damage."
"Once your meridians are damaged, you may very well lose the chance to form a Golden Core a second time."
"Moreover, you cultivate the Five Elements Qian Yuan True Art and condense the power of the five elements. The tribulation you face will be several degrees stronger than that of other cultivators."
"If you wish to achieve a Heaven-Grade Golden Core, you may even have to face five Thunder Attacks!"
Zi Ling's usual serene expression vanished, and her tone became somewhat solemn.
Hearing this, worry surfaced on Zhou Ling's face. This was far more serious than he had imagined.
Others only had to withstand one Thunder Attack during their tribulation, while he had to face five. How was he supposed to play this game?
"Master, based on my current situation, what are my chances of forming a Golden Core?"
Zhou Ling could not help asking.
"The Golden Core tribulation has four gates."
"The Mana Gate, the Spiritual Sense Gate, the Inner Demon Gate, and the threefold